Cedar Ridge Preserve

Cedar Ridge Preserve

Preserve Overview:

Cedar Ridge Preserve is a 605.1-acre preserve located in Dallas. There is a main vehicular entrance and two pedestrian entrances from the surrounding neighborhoods. Audubon Dallas manages the preserve and offers a variety of educational programs and volunteer events.

Preserve Features:

Cedar Ridge Preserve is located in the White Rock Escarpment, which provides visitors with spectacular hilly views and significant elevation change. There are 7.5 miles of soft-surface trails that take you past beautiful wildflowers, heavily wooded areas, and scenic overlooks. Other amenities include restrooms, an education building, an amphitheater, picnic tables, and benches.

• Parking
• Restrooms
• Soft surface trails
• Picnic tables

Audubon Dallas offers a continuous series of educational classes, nature walks, and lectures. Information about Audubon's many activities and programs can be found at: www.audubondallas.org.

Know Before You Go:

Cedar Ridge Preserve is extremely popular destination and parking may be limited. Please consider carpooling if you are coming with a group. 

Dogs are allowed at Cedar Ridge Preserve, but must be on a leash per City of Dallas leash laws. The terrain is challenging, especially in hot weather! Remember, always bring water for you and your dog and know your limits and their limits. Take a rest break every once in a while for your dog and enjoy the views!

Preserve History:

In 1975, the Greenhills Foundation acquired 26 acres and the Dallas Nature Center began providing outdoor appreciation programs. In 1985, Dallas County began acquiring property in the area, and in 2003, acquired the last of the 26 acres that had once been owned by the Greenhills Foundation. Audubon Dallas continued the outdoor education role that had once been provided by the Dallas Nature Center. Today the county and the City of Dallas each own a portion of the preserve.

Preserve Rules and Maintenance:

Cedar Ridge Preserve is maintained by Audubon Dallas. Read their rules and download a trail map at their website.

To report maintenance issues, please call Audubon Dallas at(972) 709-7784.

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